Home Storage for the Celiac

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition affecting nutrient absorption and normal bowel function of the small intestine. Because it affects nutrient absorption, many additional symptoms, diseases, and conditions are associated with it. It is caused by gluten and other proteins found in common grains. Celiacs cannot eat any kind of wheat, barley, rye, triticale, or, sometimes, oats. They are also limited in how much soy they can eat and may even need to avoid dairy products while the intestine heals.

Those with celiac disease must avoid gluten so it seems difficult to have food storage. It may be more expensive and take a little more work, but it is possible due to the variety of foods now available.

The following are food storage recommendations for a celiac for 1 year:

300 lbs of grains and grain products including any of the following:

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60 lbs dried beans – any kind or kinds except soybeans. These include:

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50 lbs powdered milk, when dairy can be tolerated, or the equivalent in shelf-stable dairy alternatives such as almond milk and rice milk.

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5 lbs salt

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60 lbs of sweeteners – These include:

white sugar
brown sugar
powdered sugar
honey
molasses
sorghum

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20 lbs of fats – These include:

vegetable, nut, and/or olive oil
shortening
mayonnaise
salad dressings

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When most of these are in storage, add fruits and vegetables that are home canned, commercially canned, dehydrated, or freeze dried without preservatives. Store the equivalent of 913 cups of food.

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Then, add home canned or freeze-dried meats without preservatives. The amount will be determined by how often meat is to be eaten.

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Other things to add are:

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Vegetable garden and sprouting seeds are also highly recommended.

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